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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 270.90 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 270.90 and 130.84 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 270.90 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/270.90 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 270.90 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 35,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444.56/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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